Brighton McConnell, Author at Chapelboro.com

A Pilgrimage Highlighting Peaceful Resistance to Kurdish Oppression Included a Stay in Hillsborough

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 16, 2026 | International, News Around Town

Kurdish activist Kani Xulam is walking from Washington D.C. to Atlanta, and recently stayed in Hillsborough as part of his journey.

Disney Reveals Amenity Plans for Asteria Community in Chatham County; Home Sales on Track for 2027

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 15, 2026 | Development, Housing

Nearly ten months after breaking ground in Pittsboro, Disney is sharing more details on what residents can expect in its Asteria development.

Police Charge 2 Juveniles After Gunfire Near Carrboro High School; Schools Given ‘All Clear’ After Tightening Security

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 14, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education, Safety

Local law enforcement issued an “all clear” after a gunfire investigation near Carrboro High School Tuesday, which had caused the campus and nearby schools to raise their level of security.

Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Details Pair of Identity Theft, Fraud Cases in Pittsboro

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 14, 2026 | Crime, Safety

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office alerted the community on Tuesday to a pair of recent identity theft investigations in Pittsboro.

NCDOT Set to Close Part of New Hope Church Road in Chapel Hill for Bridge Rehabilitation

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 13, 2026 | Traffic

New Hope Church Road in rural Chapel Hill is set to see a section above Interstate 40 close for ten days starting May 11, according to NCDOT.

Garson Shares Vision for Serving District, Keeping Long-Term Policy Goals while Joining N.C. Senate

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 13, 2026 | State, State Government

Gov. Josh Stein appointed Jonah Garson to N.C. Senate District 23 on Friday. Before that, Garson visited the 97.9 The Hill studios.

Home is Where Lower Interest Rates Are: The Struggle for Affordable Housing in Chapel Hill

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 12, 2026 | Economics with Aria

In this episode of “Economics with Aria,” host Aria Allen dives into how one economic policy can impact the general trend of affordable housing: interest rates.